Antaira MSC-216A 16-Port RS-232 PCI Express Card

16-Port RS-232 PCI Express Card (Serial Cables Included)
Model: MSC-216A
Availability: Discontinued

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Antaira MSC-216A 16-Port RS-232 PCI Express Card with Powered Ports

The MSC-216A1, from Antaira Technologies, is an RS-232 PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that adds 16 channels of serial communication to 19” rack mount servers, desktops and workstations.  Built for intense serial applications, it may function as a client or server to connect serial devices like point-of-sale terminals, meters, RFID scanners, card readers and instruments.   Each VHDCI-68 front panel connector cables to eight DB-9 connectors.  The DB-9s offer pins to supply 5V and 12V of power.  The MSC-216A1 offers and efficient PCIe interface for fast transfers and reduce CPU utilization. 

Key Features

  • 16 RS-232 serial ports with male DB-9 connectors
  • Fits into any standard x1 PCIe slot
  • Meets PCIe Specification, Revision 1.0a
  • 16C950 and 16C550 UART compatible
  • Two 8 x DB-9 RS-232 expansion cables included
  • 921.6 Kbps baud rate
  • 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
  • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-bit data framing
  • Provides 5V or 12V power to each serial connector (pin 9)
  • Drivers, utilities and a quick start guide included
  • Automated in-band and out-of-band flow control

The MSC-216A1 software supports multiple versions of Windows and Linux operating systems.  The plug-and-play wizard offers quick setup and installation.

Technology
Total Ports16
Operating System SupportWindows, Linux
Serial Interface
Serial Ports16 RS-232
Baud RateUp to 921.6 Kbps
Data Bits5, 6, 7, 8, 9
ParityNone, Odd, Even, Mark
Flow ControlXon / Xoff
SignalsCTS, RTS / DSR, DTR
Host Controller16C550/16C950 UART Compatible
Serial PowerSelect 5 VDC or 12 VDC over DB9 pins
Buffer Memory128 Byte
Mechanical
Connector Type16 x DB9 male connectors via cable
Ratings
Operating Temperature0 to 55°C
Storage Temperature-40 to 75°C
Humidity5 to 95% non-condensing
CertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS
Warranty5 Years